Will unpaid vacation affect green card application?

[cooljolu]

Hi,

 

My employer holds my H1 visa. Last year, on two separate occasions, I took unpaid vacations for a month each. I had informed my employer and requested for vacation in writing, so he has the documentation for my vacations. This means I have two pay stubs LESS for 2014.

 

This year due to health issues, I will have to take vacation for a few weeks or a month. If I file for a green card, will the unpaid vacation (missing pay stubs) be an issue?

 

I thank you in advance for guiding me.

 

[jairichi]

As long as you stayed outside US during unpaid vacation then you are fine.

[JoeF]

Unpaid leave on H1 while in the US is nowadays a big red flag, due to abuse by shady consulting companies.

A leave for medical reasons is ok, if you have a letter from your doctor.

[cooljolu]

Many thanks for the response..

 

Working as a consultant can be stressful and tiring. Last year was very stressful and I badly needed a break which is why I took those two breaks. This year I can get a letter from my doctor but last year I was visiting friends in US itself. What other reasons besides medical would be feasible?

[JoeF]

Working for a consulting company is as stressful as any other job. If you think it is stressful you don't have any work experience. There are lots of jobs more stressful.

Working for a consulting company is not an excuse to go on leave without pay. On H1 while in the US, you have to get paid.

[jairichi]

Many thanks for the response..

 

Working as a consultant can be stressful and tiring. Last year was very stressful and I badly needed a break which is why I took those two breaks. This year I can get a letter from my doctor but last year I was visiting friends in US itself. What other reasons besides medical would be feasible?

Everyone is entitled to a paid annual leave and the number of days varies depending on the employer. Excuse of having a stressful and tiring job will not be accepted by USCIS.